Watch an Octopus Hitch a Ride on a Diver’s Arm

May 01, 2018 - This creature hitched a ride on a diver off the coast of Cannes, France. It camouflaged to match the arm it was hugging. It's not unusual for an octopus to inspect a diver. Each sucker may contain 10,000 neurons used to feel and taste. This octopus was likely curious, and the diver did a good job to stay calm and let the octopus leave on its own accord.

Watch an Octopus Hitch a Ride on a Diver’s Arm

May 01, 2018 - This creature hitched a ride on a diver off the coast of Cannes, France. It camouflaged to match the arm it was hugging. It's not unusual for an octopus to inspect a diver. Each sucker may contain 10,000 neurons used to feel and taste. This octopus was likely curious, and the diver did a good job to stay calm and let the octopus leave on its own accord.